Police charge 14-year-old boy over alleged terror plot targeting London mosques
A 14-year-old boy from south London has been charged with preparing for terrorist acts and racially aggravated property damage.
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- Jul 15
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Open questions and key claims
Counter-terrorism police are seeing an increasing number of children and young people in their casework.
The alleged threat stated, 'I am going to shoot you in the head if you win.'
A man was arrested on suspicion of sending threatening communications to Nigel Farage.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with preparing to commit acts of terrorism in connection with extreme right-wing ideology.
The boy was charged with preparation of terrorist acts and racially aggravated damage to property.
New national guidance advised mosques to carry out lockdown drills, strengthen ties with police, and improve CCTV coverage due to growing concerns about anti-Muslim attacks.
Concerns about politician security are growing following the killing of Ann Widdecombe.
This incident is the latest in several alleged plots or attacks targeting Muslims in the UK.
Who and where
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